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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
THE THUMM CASE.
The Defence Take up Their Side
and Place a Different Con-
stTuCtIon on the Case.

The Defence Take up Their Side
and Place a Different Con-
struotIon on the Case.
The defence had their Innings In the
| Thumm trial at BOerne yesterday and
put Mr. StGyden on the stand who testi-
lied that he heard Thumm tell DENIM an
Il shot him. He shot at me twice first
and | then shot" He also said that
after the killing he went with Thumm
| to his office and he showed him letter
SAYING IL had written this letter to At
torney General Hogg and intended to
get August Kempf to indOrse II, and
walked TO his Office but he was not
there. when | got there | and Hide
brand had a quarrel" Nick Tschlrhart,
ex-IsilOr Of CsstrOgille, confirmed this
statement. DIR. HenCkel was called to
give expert testimony and depOsed to
the severance OF m artery In the
head Of the deceased, OOCasioned by
Thumm striking him over the head with
the mucilsge bottle. but admitted that 1t
WAS not fatal injury and that death
was accustomed by the pistol ball.
County Attorney Park, of Medina. tes-
titled that he was present soon after the
shooting, and that Thumm then admit
ted doing the shooting, but said Hide
brand shot at him twice before he fired.
He also swOre that Judge Kempf told
him that he (Kemp0 and Thumm went
in the office where HIdebrand was look
ing over the records and that Thumm
asked him if he was getting up indict-
ments against him Words and scutlle
followed when Thumm got the mucil-
age bottle and struck Hildebrand.
1wO witnesses named Schuele and
Schovers were called to show that Hor-
nung had made different statements to
those made on the witness stand and
then Col. Digges was called to testify
to Kempf's and HOrnung's veracity.
The arguments have begun this morn
ing, and will be closed tonight; the at
torneys for the state and the defence
agreed to five hours time for their ar
guments. Messrs Powell, district at
torney, l.. G. Denman and Leo carleton
will speak for the state, and Major L. L.
Teel, Mac Anderson and Col. Buck Wal
ton for the defence. The jury will then
have "a hours TO agree upon averdlct, as
the term of the court ends on Saturday
at midnight, and If no decision Is then
rendered, the case must end in mis-
trial.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
jill. MAROUART.
Crescent City Boot and Shoe Fac
tory.

Crescent City Boot and Shoe Fac
tory.
Has the largest and most complete stock in
the city, and dcfles competition with all COM
petitOrs. The following is partial list
Gents calf boots from 81 upward; boys
boots and shoes of all descriptions, in calf,
grain, button and lace.
A full line of heavy boots the best in the
market; price So 90. Come and examine them.
J. H. Ms $50 and $500 shoes. in button, lace
and gaiter, are the best in the state; every
pair guaranteed.
A complete stock of gents fine button, lace
and gaiter shoes. They are the finest in the
city.
In addition to my stock of boots and shoes,
carry all kinds of shoe polish for ladies and
chdren's shoes, and the celebrated 'T. NJ"
backing.
Orders for any styles of boots and shoes will
be promptly executed. a nice fit and general
satisfaction guaranteed.
Repairing of gents and ladies' shoes and
boots speciality, and attended to with dis
patch and care.
HIS sPECIALTIEs.
English lace hunting boots.
The riding boot.
The brewers boot.
The stOCkman's boot.
The boys boot.
And also slippers OF every description.
Ca and sec him, at No. Il SOledad street,
opposite the courthouse.
lO13tf SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
The Trinity M. E. SociabIe.

The Trinity NJ. E. Sociable at Mrs. G.
B. Silsbee's residence on Fourth street
was an enjoyable affair and there was
liherality and sOcisbility about the
affair that added much to the pleasure
Of the entertainment. During the
evening the social programme was en-
livened by the recitatiOns Of Misses
Elmer Brooks, Rosie Huston. and the
singing Of the Misses Pearl Glaze, Kate
Colding, the Rev. Dr. Glddings, Chas.
W. Green. will PancOast and A. H..
Cadwallader. Miss Nettie Teele also
presided at the organ and played some
excellent selections. The proceeds OF
the social exceeded $40 after all ex-
penses were paid.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
Payment ofICity Employees,

Payment ofiCity Employees.
The city employees will be paid of to-
morrow as follows:
Police, sanitary and fire departments,
from to O'Clock.
School teachers and janltors, from to
5 O'Clock.
Street commissioners and sundry de-
psrtments, at 8 O'Clock sharp.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
"a Pill in Time, Saves Nine

DR.. Picrcc's Pleasant Purgatve Pellets are
preventive as well as curative. 4 few of
these Little Giants" taken at the right time,
with little expense and no Inconvenience, will
accomplish what many dollars and much sac
rifCe of time will fail TO do after disease once
holds you with his iron grasp; Constipation
relieved. the liver regulated, the blood puri-
fed, will fOrtfy against fevers and all con-
tagiO diseases. Persons intending travel.
changing diet, water and climate, will find
invaluable, DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purga-
tive Pellets. In walls convenient to carry.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
Ladies

In delicate health needing g gentle yet effeC
tive laxative, will find the California liquiC
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, pleasing To tn,
taste, acceptable to the stomach and perfect
y safe in all cases. 1t is the most easily takeT
and pleasantly effective remedy known tC
cure and prevent cOstiveness, to dispel head
aches colds al d fever, and strengthen the kid
neys, liver and bowels, and is therefore ia
vOrite remedy with ladies' For sale in 81 cents
and 81 bottles by Il. Kalteyer Il Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
The Best Method.

The most agreeable as well as the most eff
ieCtve method Of dIsDelling Headaches Colds
and Fevers or cleansing the system is by tax
ing few doses OF the pleasant Californis
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. 1t acts
gently Yet effective, strengthening the organs
on which II acts, so that regular habits may be
formed. Manufactured only by the Californis
Fig Syrup Co., San Francisco, Cal. For sale
b 90 cent and 81 bottles nv F. Kalteyer & Son
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
A Birthday and Christening.

A party Of friends assembled last night
st the residence of Mr.. and Mrs Heilig-
mann. on CamargO street to celebrate
the 9th anniversary Of Mrs. HeiIig-
mann. and also the christening of Mr..
and Mrs. Heiligmsnn's infant son. to
which Mr.. Charley Stevens and Mrs.
Theodore Steubing stood sponsors. A
pleasant time was had by all present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
Retiring From Business.

Must be sold by January LIST, my en-
tire stock OF fine whlskys, wines,
liquors, etc. Also fixtures, furniture.
horse, buggy and wagon. Two sets Of
fine bar fixtures. At great sacrifice.
ll-2-tf HARRY BAUM & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
Call Upon Them,

Mr.. Fl. w. Browder, formerly the
popular clerk at the Maverick, and MIR.
NJ. }. Scslly, the genial steward at the
same hotel, now occupy similar positions
at the Menger hotel, and will be glad to
see their old friends there. 1l02.3t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
A.Kahn&GO.
A Blue Norther Predicted,

In order to prepare yourselves send
your orders to the Alamo Cornice Works
and have your stoves put up; No. 81
West Commerce street; telephone 279.
Joplin
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
ReCorder,S Court.

VIM. Flicker. drunk, S..
&c Balllnger, drunk and disOrderly,
fined Sl5.
DR.. K L. Graves, immOderate driving,
dismissed.
Geo Chenault, reckless driving, dis
missed.
Willie Adams, putting rocks on street
car track. S25.
Robt Stiles, putting rocks on street
car track, SO.
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Call at Once

And purchase your holiday liquors at
once and save 90 per cent, as we are GO
ing out Of business. ll-2-tf
HARRY BAUM & Co.
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TodaYis the First.

And the drawing takes place ore week
from today. Buy your tickets OF Tom
Yates, 2O4 w. Houston street. Office
open every night. l1-l-6t
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Notice.

The entire stock of groceries. liquors,
tobacco &C., will be closed out at and
below cost. CHAs. WOLF,
(l029tf) Successor to 4. Abrahams.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
Grand Musical Treat

Next Sunday at Prof. Muth's concert
garden, by the celebrated 10Th infantry
band. Concert commences at 1870. Ex-
ira street cars will be run for the OccA-
sion. Admission free. 1926
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
Do You Want Comforting.
Supported by JOSEPH WHEELOCF
and Very Strong Company.

Nothing is more necessary or comfort
ing upon winters night than a good
quilt or comforter. and the wise secure
them In time. At no place will they
find a larger, better, or cheaper selec-
ton than at WOlfson's who have them a.
prices ranging from rs cents to Sc. II
you are needing that kind Of an article
for winter, just call around at WOlfsOn's
and you will be we'll satisfied with Your
purchases.
Certainly They Should Have Them.
OF course now the winter is coming
on, ladies need pretty winter dresses,
fashionable wraps, comfortable clOaks,
In order that they may feel comfortable
and protect their fragile forms from the
bliZZsrd's chill which lays the seeds OF
so many painful, II not fatal diseases.
Naturally do they want to get the new
styles at reasonable prices. No better
place can be found than at WolfsOn's.
where can be seen the best Of articles in
this way at unparalleled low prices.
The STYLES are the latest mode, the ma
terial good, the workmanship neat and
strong, and the fit perfect. This stock
Mr.. WolfsOn has selected with especial
care, and ladies should not fail 10 call
round early and secure the best choice
In the beautiful designs that are now ex-
bibited. They will find that they can
procure good fashionable articles for a
little money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-04
Assignee Sale.

Watches, diamonds, jewelry ETC., will
be sold at bargain. SAM G. BELL,
9-7-lm Assignee.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08
THE BUCKET SHOPS.
A Raid Made on Those Existing
in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Z. The police
this morning raided number of So
chilled "bucket shops" The proprietorS
and employees were given preliminary
hearing, and the former were held in
$500 and the latter in $500 bail for a
further hearing. In all five places were
raided and e ghteen persons arrested.
No attempt was made to arrest any of
the patrons of the places, and only those
of the pr0prietOrS who could be found;
the clerks and telegraph operators were
taken. At all the places with the eX-
ceptiOn of Walker Il Co.'S office, in the
Girard house, the prOprietOrS them
selves were found. At Walkers maui
named Franklin KeySer, who claimed
to be only a clerk, was arrested as the
proprietor. B. u. ThrOckmorton and j.
B. Chandler, operating under the firm
name of ThrOckmorton, Chandler Il Co.
in this city and Chicago. were captured,
and Frank A. Parker, the only member
of the firm of Parker d Co., w. ID.
Stead, of Stead & Co., Charles III. Gar
land and E. f. Juston, composing the
firm of c. II. Garland IL Co., were the
principals of the other places. Most of
them furnished bail for further hear
ing this afternoon. Director StOkely
says that these five eases are to made a
test of the law relating to the subject,
and that no further raids are contem-
plated by the authorities until they are
DISPOSED of.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08
RCSSJA'S MENACE.
Varying Reports Regarding the
MaSSinS of TrOOps

LONDON. Dee. 7.-AccOrding to pri-
vate advices from Warsaw. the massing
of Russian troops on the frontier is at
tributable to information received by
Russia of concerted plan by Germany
and Austria for united action in the
event of war between either of those
powers and Russia. In that contingency
il was proposed that Germany and Aus
tria should suddenly invade Russian
Poland and occupy Warsaw by using
their greater facilities for modelling.
In consequence of the discovery of this
alleged project, Russia resolved to com
penSate for her slow power of mObiliZ-
ing by permanent increase of her
frontier forces. The movement implies
no aggression, but is purely
defensive prccautiOn. Emperor Francis
Joseph will preside at a military council
which is to he held at the palace in
Vienna tomorrow for the purpose of
considering what steps are necessary in
view of the collection of Russian troops
on the frontier. The Berlin National
Gazette, in discussing the Vienna Frem-
denbiatt's article relative to the maSSing
of troops on the Russian frontier, says
it is evident that the force of Russian
troops now in Poland is not Suffi-
cient to attack two formidable military
powers. The present masSing Of troops
is too small for war and too large for
peace. We must wait and see how
Russia will reconcile the massing with
the pacific assurances of the Journal de
St. Petersburg. The Moscow Gazette
says the future policy of France will de-
eide whether Germany will be com
PEELED to watch one or both of her
frontiers. The paper declares that
Russia must always have strong fleet
in the Racific ocean.
The Political Correspondence of Vi
emma semi-oflicially denies report that
the powers interested have officially
sent note to Russia in reference to the
increased force of troops on the front
iers. The paper says the Austrian
frontier guards will be completely Or
ganizedand their numbers increased.
1t adds that the Russian censor has sup
pressed all kilograms sent to Russia in
reference to the Fremdenblatt's article
concerning RuSSia'S action,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08

of this law would so effectually do away with
the surplus that congress would be compelled
10 revise the tariff with such protection as
the Chicago platform calls for, but the free
traders are opposed TO this repeal for the
reason that while the revenue tax is levied
any attempt to reduce the tariff will merely
result in increasing the surplus. and they will
therefore have an excuse for putting their
free trade notions into effect to some extent.
That a man OF practical common sense like
Cleveland should walk into such a trap is
surprising. but he has not walked IN without
n protest, as his reference TO the Chicago
platform shows
WOOL DEALERS PROTEST.
WASHINGTON. Dec. THE following
statement is made public tonight by
the secretary of the conference of wool
growers and wool dealers now in Wash
ingtOn: The wool dealers and wool
growers of the United States, repre-
Senting a capital of over 100000, 900
and constituency of 100000, wool
growers and wool dealers assembled in
conference in the city of Washington
the It'll of December, 1857. having read
the first annual message of the president
tOthe liftieth congress, declare that the
sentiments of the message are direct
attack upon their industry. one of the
most important of the country, and in
positive violation OF the national Demo
cratic platform Of 1884, as interpreted by
the party leaders and accepted by the
rank and file of the party; that the ar
gumcnt made by the president for the
removal of our protection against for
eign competition is the old one, repeat
eddy maGc by the enemies of our indus
trial progress and effectively answered
in nearly every school district in our
land. and 50 thoroughly disproyed by
the logic of facts and demonstration of
experience and history as 10 need no an
SWpr from us
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08
THE MESSAGE,
What Leading Papers of the South
Think About 1t.

New YORK. Dee. THE following
editorials from some of the leading
journals of the south are of interest, as
showing how that section views the
presidents plan for reducing the rev
enue. The Charleston, S. C., News and
Courier says:
The president exposes with cruel courtesy
6Very tallacy of the protective argument In
deed stronger or more comprehensive ex-
position OF the weakness and inherent in
equality of the protective system hasn't been
given TO the public. Through it all, more
over, there runs vein of kindly sympathy
and patriotic consideration.
The New Orleans Times-DemOcrat
says:
The president declares himself in no IN
certain teTmS-a revenue refolmer and op-
posed To protection pure and simple We do
not agree with the president III regard TO the
non-reductiOn of the tobacco tax. II is true
that tobacco is not necessity. but the tax is
troublesome and buTdcnsomc TO the agricul-
tural producer. and the cost Of lis collection
lie considerable.
The Atlanta Constitution says:
There i one fact 10 which Mr.. Cleveland
fails to call attention. namely: That the
promises Of the Democratic platform can IL.
carried out by the repeal Of The internal rex
enue law, which was framed 10 suit an emery
ency long since passed. and which in its
operation is odious and unjust. The repeal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08
VIRGINIA,
The General Assembly Met and
Organized Yesterday Noon.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. THE general
assembly of Virginia met to-day at
noon, and organized by electing the
Democratic caucus nominees. Gov.
Lees message contains many important
suggestions relative to state matters. In
view of the recent decision of the
United States supreme court bearing on
the Virginia debt question. the governor
recommends the passage of a joint resO-
luton suspending legal proceedings
against those who have rendered cou-
pOns in payment of taxes, as he was as
sured by authority that such action
would decidedly benefit all parties con-
cerned. He thinks when the bondhold-
ers consider this decision they will be
willing to accept such offer as the state
can make, based upon the surplus
revenue to be applied to the payment Of
interest on the principal of what the
state considers her inst debt.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08
\ CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE.
IL Opened at the Capital of the
Nation Yesterday Morning

IL Opened at the Capital Of the
Nation Yesterday Morning.
WAsHINGT0N, Dec. "A general
Christian conference under the auspices
and direction of the Evangelical Alliance
for the United States opened in this
city this morning. The conference met
in response to call issued by the al
lance several months since and signed
by President McCOsh, of Princeton. and
q large number Of eminent clergymen
and laymen from all of the Evangelical
denominations in this country. The
stated object of the conference is TO dis
cuSS measures upon which all these de
nominations may be brought TO unite to
meet certain new and pressing emergcn-
cieS which have arisen in connection
with the great increasing wealth. bust
ness, immigration. the changed rela-
tiOnS of labor and capital. and the great
and growing percentage of our pOpula-
ton vino are not church members or at
PENDANTS. The congregational church,
In which the conference met, and which
is one OF the largCStin Washington, was
completely filled when President Dodge
called the meeting to order and briefly
stated the reasons which led to the
gathering and the results hoped for
The alliance. he said. had thOughtfully
studied social and economic changes
i'll the co intry. and sought
to know whether existing Chris
tian organizations were Suf-
ficient TO meet growing needs. He re-
ferred to the organized power of the sd
looms and said the church had lost its
held Oh the workingman. Everywhere
among them is unrest and a looking for
higher good. This means a grand Op-
portunity and a turn for an applied chris
tianIty. He said this gathering was
called that facts may be presented and
a conference held as To the opportunity
and the responsibility. AT the conclu-
sion of President Dodge's address the
Hon. john Jay. of New York, spoke at
length. The discussion of the subject
was continued by Rev. DIR. 5. J. Nc
PheTSon. of Chicago. Justice Strong,
of the United States supreme court pre-
sided at this afternoons session. Sena-
tor COlquitt, of Georgia. at the evening
session. and Justice Harlan. of the
| nited States supreme court will pre-
side tomorrow at the forenoon session.
Notice was given of the cordial invita-
ton of President and Mrs. Cleveland to
delegates to visit them at the white
house on Friday Immediately after the
close of the forenoon session. The sub
jectS discussed during the day were the
necessity of restricting immigration of
the ignCrant and vicious and the duty
of placing higher moral standards be-
fore the lower cl9SSpS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08
OFFERED A BIG BRIDE
The Prosecuting Attorney in
the Harper Case Causes
a Sensation,
By Declaring That $4,000
Has Been rendered Him
to Let UP.
A General Raid Made on the
Bucket Shops in
Philadelphia.
End Of the Notorious Billy
KiSsane CaSe--Criminal


CINCINNATI, Dec AT the Harper
trial this morning, Mr.. Eckert, of Will
shire, Eckert & Co., was recalled to
give additional testimony on points
upon which he was previously exam
ined. Mr.. Hinch. the associate receiv-
ing teller, was then put on the stand
and was examined in the same line he
has heretofore followed concerning the
transactions of f. J.. Harper as shown
by the books.
Government Expert Hayes detailed
the manner in which the funds were
used and the bank wrecked. The testi-
mOny was very damaging to Harper, but
that person acted in very uncOncerned
manner, and spent the time of the trial
i'll chatting with relatives.
The Enquirer tomorrow will publish
positive information that District Attor-
ney Burnett has been approached and
offered $4,000 to let up on E. l.. Harper,
now on trial for wrecking the Fidelity
bank. Burnett reported the ma Y at
once to Attorney General Garland.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08
Montgomery's Big Blaze.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. THE
largest fire in Montgomery's history
broke out on the east side of Commerce
street between ~ and l O'Clock this
morning. Greil Bros. d Co., wholesale
grOcers, loss on store and stock is $780,
COO, insured for $4,000; Hobbie IL Tea
que, wholesale grOcers, store and stock,
loss about $4,000, largely covered by
insurance; Warren Il Co., wholesale
grocerS, loss on stock 100000. insurance
about half, and considerable amount
was saved. A building on Bib street
was destroyed, involving loss of 800
600 or $4,000. 1t comprised Tatum's
soda water factory and SabIe's leather
and fur depot. The total loss is over
$3.50, 900. At one time both sides of
Commerce street were threatened, but
the wind and a bountiful supply of
water interpOSed
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-08
MysteriOusly Missing.

MANSFIELD, o., Dec. 7.-Daniel
Tracy, aged thirty-two, head book
keeper for Tracy & Avery's wholesale
grocery establishment in this city, has
been missing from this city from noon
to-day. On going home for dinner he
complained of having headache, and
when he went down town purchased
two ounces of chloroform at drug
store. Since then he has not been heard
of. AT midnight several hundred citi-
Zens, divided into small parties, are
securing the town and surrounding
country. 1t is said that lie has been un-
der severe mental strain the past few
straight. He is a nephew of the head
of the firm, is married, and has children.